St. Paul's United Methodist Church

Wedding Day

Wedding

Mountain View Country Club

Reception

Our Wedding

Kyle and Rebecca met when they were placed on the same Senior Design team during their last semester at Penn State. This senior design team became quite the experience for both of them throughout the entire semester. Becca had a basketball class before most of their meetings and therefore showed up in gym clothes and sweaty. While Kyle usually showed up quite tired from being out at the bars the night before. As the semester went on the entire five member team became quite close. Eventually Kyle and Becca, as well as fellow team members Guilherme - Kyle's bestman - and Justin, began to frequent the bars in order for more team bonding. Near the end of the semester both Kyle and Becca found out they were both going to be moving to the Midwest and were excited that they would only be 6 hours away from each other.

How We Met

What better place to pop the big question than at the place that brought them both together. Kyle thought of an idea, but needed to get some help along the way. A few weeks before the planned football weekend trip to Happy Valley for a night game, Kyle reached out to Becca's high school friend, Kiley to see if she would be able to make it to State College to help out. Kiley was thrilled to be a part of the plan. Kyle had it all planned out on what she could do to help and when they were going to get into town. On the weekend Kyle and Becca returned back to State College, and as they were enjoying a Friday evening outside at one of their favorites bars Cafe 210, Kyle was sneakily texting Kiley to make sure everything was set for Saturday morning. Kyle had saved Kiley's number in his phone as Mike so Becca thought he was texting another friend about Saturday tailgates. When Saturday came, Kyle woke Becca up fairly early (which she was not pleased about) to go to what she thought was a tailgate in the Rec Hall parking lot - there are not too many good tailgates that far from the stadium. Kyle's parents dropped them off below the Industrial Engineering building so they could walk up to the Rec Hall parking lot. As Kyle and Becca rounded the corner of the IE building, Becca noticed some writing on the sidewalk and as she got closer she could clearly see that what was written on the ground was for her. Written on the door step of the place where they first met, and what brought them together, was "Becca, will you marry me?" Kyle got down on his knee and asked the big question. As you can see, Becca said yes and couldn't believe it, then Kiley came out from inside of the building and Becca was speechless. She couldn't believe Kiley was there to share this moment, and better yet, Kiley was able to capture some great pictures of the moment.

The Proposal

Our Story

Details

Photos

Kyle and Guilherme were introduced by fellow groomsman Sydney during junior year at Penn State; they soon discovered that they were in the same major and scheduled to have every class together senior year. Guilherme and Kyle have made many memories together-some they can't even remember ;) Guilherme currently lives in Ohio and works for IET.

Guilherme Meggiolaro

Becca and Kelly met during their second semester at Penn State when they were put on the same project group in their EDSGN100 class. During sophomore year Kelly joined Phi Sigma Rho sorority and she and Becca dedicated much of their time to THON. Kelly currently lives in Pittsburgh, PA and is attending PITT for her masters in Public Health for Epidemiology.

Kelly Carey

Becca and Jessica met while they were living on the same floor during their first year at Penn State and joined Phi Sigma Rho during their first semester. After joining Phi Sigma Rho during freshman year Becca and Jessica conquered everything from Homecoming to Greek Week and have many memories from both Fratland and the bars of State College. Jessica currently lives in Brooklyn, NY while working for Accenture.

Jessica Hibbs

Kyle and Sydney met when they were on the same R&amp;R THON Committee junior year at Penn State.  Kyle and Sydney like to say they are brothers because they were both born on the same day, May 20. Sydney went on to grad school in San Francisco after graduation and has since returned to Angola to pursue an entrepreneurial career.

Sydney Teixeira

Becca and Julia met during sophomore year at Penn State through a Phi Sigma Rho sister.  Becca and Julia lived together for three semesters and share a mutual love for THON, Wings Over and sleeping in. Julia currently lives in Arlington, VA and works for Facility Engineering Associates.

Julia Haverty

Kyle and Alex met while they were living on the same floor during their first semester at Penn State; they then lived together until graduation. He is mostly referred to by his last name, Tanman. Alex currently lives in Columbia, MD while working for Whitman, Requardt &amp; Assoc.

Alex Tanman

Kyle and Marty met during senior senior at Penn State while they were both on the same OPP THON Committee. Marty's catch phrase while at Penn State was "Marty likes to Party" as he is always down for a good time. Marty is full of fun facts and random knowledge so be sure to quiz him at the reception! Marty is currently in grad school at Syracuse where his major is Audiology; he's set to graduate in May 2019 with his PhD. 

Marty O'Donnell

Becca and Jennifer met during the first year that Kyle and Becca were together. Jennifer is Kyle's psuedo sister, as they grew up together in State College. Becca and Jennifer both have a very strong love for cats and enjoy conversations that are filled with sarcasm. Jennifer currently lives in State College, PA after recently completing her masters at IUP. 

Jennifer Spicher

Megan is Becca's sister-in-law and has been a part of the Babyak family since Becca was in high school. Megan and Becca share a love a corgis and Becca will be forever jealous that Megan and Nate got a corgi before she did. Megan is currently working as a nurse at West Penn hospital while pursuing her masters of science in nursing-informatics. 

Megan Babyak

Kyle and James met during their first rotation with MacLean Fogg, Component Solutions while living in the small town of Galena, IL. Both Kyle and James' favorite pastime is golf and they hit the links together whenever they get the chance. James currently lives in Charlotte, NC while completing his second rotation with MacLean Fogg. 

James Benson

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

Metered parking is available on the street and there are a few garages nearby as well. The closest parking deck is the McAllister St Parking Deck (128 McAllister Street) and is located right around the corner from St. Paul's. The Pugh Street Parking Garage (126 S Pugh Street) and the Garner St Parking Lot are both located two blocks away from St. Paul's.

Ceremony Parking 

Please contact the Ramada to make your hotel reservation. Make sure to ask for a room in the Babyak-Sam Wedding block (Group code:BSWR) by March 28, 2017 to recieve the discount rate of $85 a night.

Ramada Conference & Golf Hotel

Please contact the Days Inn to make your hotel reservation. Make sure to ask for a room in the Babyak-Sam Wedding Block (Group Code: CGRDKS) by March 28, 2017. The Days Inn is a 2 night minimum at $139 a night.

Days Inn Penn State

Travel Time: Approx 10minSt. Paul's United Methodist Church - 250 E College Avenue, State College, PAHead <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">southwest on <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">E College Ave - 46ft Turn <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">left onto <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">McAllister St - .1mi Turn <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">left onto <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">E Beaver Ave - .4mi Use the right lane to turn <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">left onto <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">High St - 479ft Turn <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">right onto <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">PA-26 N/<span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">E College Ave - 1.5mi Turn <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">right to merge onto <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">US-322 E toward <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">Lewistown - .2mi Merge onto <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">US-322 E - 4.7mi Turn <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">left onto <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">Elks Club Rd - The Country Club is located at the top of the hill Mountain View Country Club - 100 Elks Club Road, Boalsburg, PA

Directions to the Reception

Travel

Visit campus and the famous Nittany Lion Shrine! Kyle and Becca came here for a picture right after getting engaged

Nittany Lion Shrine 

The Arboretum, including the gardens, is open everyday from dawn to dusk and strives to be a place of beauty and renewal.

The Arboretum at Penn State

Who doesn't like ice cream?! Our favorites are Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cup :)

Penn State Berkey Creamery

Stop in and have a Cafe Tea (or two!) at one of our favorite State College bars.

Kyle & Rebecca

Kyle & Rebecca

Things to Do

Nittany Lion Shrine

The Arboretum at Penn State

Penn State Berkey Creamery

Cafe 210 West